Subtract 45/8 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5 5/8
7012 - 458 is 524.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
7012 = 70 × 212 × 2 = 14024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
458 = 45 × 38 × 3 = 13524 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14024 - 13524 = 140 - 13524 = 524
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